Dynamic Middle School Culinary Club Lead

Vail Valley Foundation; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $25–$35

20-25 hours per week

Sick time accrual

Job summary

Vail Valley Foundation seeks a dedicated program coordinator to develop curriculum, plan weekly meals, and lead cooking lessons for middle school students. The role integrates math, science, literacy, and history into cooking activities while ensuring safety and respectful environments.

Strong organization and Spanish/English communication are preferred, with background checks required and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications

• Experience with middle school aged children or a background in education.
• Conversational in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be able to drive a 15-passenger van.
• Highly organized and able to balance schedules across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for middle school students.
• Plan and prepare weekly meals with ingredients for each site.
• Lead cooking lessons and teach new culinary skills.
• Integrate Math, Science, Literacy, History into cooking activities.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation practices are followed.
• Communicate with school staff and families about activities and student progress.
• Manage program supplies and equipment for each session/site.
• Encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Submit and track expenses.
• Attend and assist in setup/breakdown at events.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Report program operations to upper management.
• Build connections with students and school staff.

Skills

Organized

Culinary arts

Problem-solving

Youth experience

Public school knowledge

Independent decisions

Teamwork

Mentoring

Adaptability

Learner motivation

Education

Background in education

Job description

Vail Valley Foundation seeks a dedicated program coordinator to develop curriculum, plan weekly meals, and lead cooking lessons for middle school students. The role integrates math, science, literacy, and history into cooking activities while ensuring safety and respectful environments.

Strong organization and Spanish/English communication are preferred, with background checks required and ability to drive a 15-passenger van.